paulinejoyRN

paulinejoyRN has 5 years experience and specializes in Ped/Adult Home Health, Public Health.

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1. Tell me everything!

   paulinejoyRN replied to Jdeci's topic in Home Health

   OASIS documentation can be tricky to learn, but if you really invest the time in learning it in the beginning, you'll save yourself time in the future. There are books that explain the various intricacies of OASIS, e.g. when documenting wounds, what ...

2. New grad RN at a SNF

   paulinejoyRN replied to MikeRn85's topic in California

   You're a new grad but hired as an RN Supervisor? How long have you been at your position? Your work environment is definitely unsafe for you.

3. Casualty of the System?

   paulinejoyRN replied to Icareaboutthis's topic in General Nursing

   I feel so much for your experience. This is the terrible reality for some nurses at some units. Don't take this experience as the only experience possible for you. I understand the frustration of your situation, but don't think that your short resume...

4. Would love someone to critique my resume!

   paulinejoyRN replied to kayb0ne's topic in Job Hunt

   Yes! Objectives are an antiquated resume element! Everyone knows what your objective is-- GET A JOB!

5. My Nursing Identity Crisis

   paulinejoyRN replied to Wmbog's topic in Pre-Nursing

   Nursing is stressful, yes. But learning and experience changes how one reacts to the stress. Negative work environments typically do not change unless you become the leader. Don't let this experience turn you off from nursing. Learn what you can fro...

6. Office Nursing

   paulinejoyRN replied to Nursing.capps's topic in General Nursing

   All orientation is usually insufficient in small offices. Learn as much as you can, but also be friendly to your coworkers-- they will be great resources to learn from. Always approach them with gratitude and prepare to learn whatever they can teach ...

7. Interview with current employer ?

   paulinejoyRN replied to Butterflyxx0621's topic in Job Hunt

   I have no idea why she made those comments, but I do know you have worked hard and deserve to be recognized for it. Have you sent a thank you for the interview email/note? If not, why not politely address her concerns and then attach your recent prod...

8. Still don't know where I belong :/

   paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

   Honestly, if I were you-- your contract ended, focus on getting a permanent position. Focus on that, and when it's less stressful and you feel more comfortable due to your competence, then add the BSN. Focus on one big learning adventure at a time so...

9. Still don't know where I belong :/

   paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

   Right on!!! I love home health. It's a different beast, but sooo awesome

10. Still don't know where I belong :/

    paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    I agree with the first reply. To answer your questions myself: 1. Stay in the hospital but different unit? - Stay where you are. You're learning a lot, and yes, it is stressful, but you're also learning a lot from your everyday challenges. Like the R...

11. Still don't know where I belong :/

    paulinejoyRN replied to nurse.j.'s topic in General Nursing

    Your replies. spot on. RN Jedi indeed, *bows*

12. Season HHNs, what' in your bag/trunk?

    paulinejoyRN posted a topic in Home Health

    What supplies to you always have? Any trunk organization tricks? Any help is so appreciated, thank you!

13. University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    paulinejoyRN replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate

    If you are on a tight deadline with the other school, just call USF's School of Nursing and inquire about it. I know you're probably stressed out waiting, but just call and ask. It wouldn't hurt, especially with your deadline.

14. University of San Francisco Summer 2014 MSN CNL for non-nurses

    paulinejoyRN replied to lyssa_3's topic in Post Graduate

    I'm just finishing my last semester and working on my project. I was part of the MSN-CNL Cohort 4, we present our CNL project posters this August. I found this thread while looking into the presentation info. Good luck to all of you! If you need any ...

15. Writing orders

    paulinejoyRN replied to welch07's topic in Home Health

    Writing orders is different for each case, but the bottomline is that you take orders from the MD, not mom, and need the paper trail of orders to cover your license. For admissions, I always call the MD and let them know if I found anything different...